Suns 2025-2026 Season Discussion

[taz02]

I would not go that far.

Nigel Hayes Davis is way below expectations, Dunn is below expectations, Maluwach has to be put in that category, and so is Nick Richards.

Overall an excellent performance by the roster, but it's not perfect.

I didn't even know Nigel Davis was on the team lol....Man Man was always going to be a project, and we had no idea what to expect from the rookie.

As for Dunn, I thought about him, but I wonder how much time he has spent with the starters, "Booker" this season compared to last. I don't know the answer, but it feels like his role changed. Less playing time with the starters could significantly impact his numbers.

I agree about Richards, though his minutes were cut from 23 last season to 9mpg this season, largely due to Williams.

 

[Chaplin]

To be fair, there's no such thing as "perfect" in the NBA. Maybe OKC of last year came close, but that's rare.

 

[Adrian]

Ted Cruz compared to NBA guard during broadcast | Fox News

A Brooklyn Nets broadcaster pointed out the uncanny resemblance that Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen has with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz on Monday.

www.foxnews.com

 

[JCSunsfan]

Yeah they aren't.

I think the real heights are like
Brooks 6'6 or 6'7
O'Neal 6'4
Williams 7'0
Dunn 6'8
Oso 6'10
Flemming 6'7

They were all measured at their draft combine. Those numbers will be a lot more accurate than your eyeballs through a tv screen. Every one of your numbers are short.

 

[JCSunsfan]

The second unit was better than the first last night. Green has a lot of gravity on the court.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Sounds crazy, but if the playoffs were to start today, the only teams I fear in a 7 game series are the Thunder, Houston, San Antonio, and Detroit.

Boston is an unknown.

 

[Proximo]

Sounds crazy, but if the playoffs were to start today, the only teams I fear in a 7 game series are the Thunder, Houston, San Antonio, and Detroit.

Boston is an unknown.

I don't fear San Antonio or Detroit either.

I think we can take Houston to but it would be close.

Denver and Thunder are the only 2 teams I think the Suns lose to right now. Maybe I am drinking the kool aid too much, but I really trust this team.

 

[Adrian]

Suns' Devin Booker Reacts to Jalen Green's Return from Injury

Devin Booker shared his reaction after Jalen Green returned from injury as the Suns beat the 76ers and continued their strong road trip.

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[95pro]

I don't fear San Antonio or Detroit either.

I think we can take Houston to but it would be close.

Denver and Thunder are the only 2 teams I think the Suns lose to right now. Maybe I am drinking the kool aid too much, but I really trust this team.

Denver has our number for sure. OKC is a good matchup for us but they are so consistent at everything.

 

[Adrian]

Suns are finally learning from massive trade mistakes if latest rumor is true

Based on the latest Phoenix Suns trade rumor, they are learning from their past mistakes.

valleyofthesuns.com

 

[Adrian]

National respect is finally catching up to the Phoenix Suns

It’s all just noise. But it’s noise I like to hear.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[angel_ofthe_south]

I didn't know the Suns were one of the slowest teams, being 20th in pace. After this season, they'd better try to improve on that.

Is Devin Booker one of the culprits? Does he play a slow game, possibly due to the influence of Chris Paul, who liked to play slow?

 

[Chaplin]

I didn't know the Suns were one of the slowest teams, being 20th in pace. After this season, they'd better try to improve on that.

Is Devin Booker one of the culprits? Does he play a slow game, possibly due to the influence of Chris Paul, who liked to play slow?

Jalen Green is going to help that. He was like a bolt of lightning a couple times last night, so excited to see it.

 

[AZ Native]

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[Dr dumas]

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I bet our offensive rating goes up once Green gets back into NBA shape and starts to play as a starter.

 

[Adrian]

Royce O'Neale adds clutch edge to Phoenix Suns' offense - Burn City Sports Phoenix Sports

PHOENIX – Star power has never been Phoenix’s problem, as they have their shot creation covered with their overloaded scoring abilities. But in today’s NBA, late-game offense is less about who starts the possession and more about who finishes it. That’s where Royce O’Neale has changed the...

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[Adrian]

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[Adrian]

This new Suns’ bench unit is about to wreck havoc

With Green’s return, this new bench unit is ready to thrive

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Proximo]

I think I understand the KD situation.

They lost last night and KD was complaining he had 35 points and was carrying the team, and he shouldn't have to do so much.

Well - he also had 8 turnovers.

KD thinking he needs the ball more is precisely what sends his team into downturns. They stop playing as a unit, focus on getting him touches which leads to more turnovers and frustration from his teammates about not being involved, this leads to more losses which only encourages KD that he needs to do even more and further depresses his teammates.

It's a vicious cycle that destroys morale.

At this point I am pretty sure we will finish ahead of the Rockets.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I didn't know the Suns were one of the slowest teams, being 20th in pace. After this season, they'd better try to improve on that.

Is Devin Booker one of the culprits? Does he play a slow game, possibly due to the influence of Chris Paul, who liked to play slow?

I think it’s inevitable when playing quality defense and passing on offense. Making the extra pass for a better quality shot takes more time. I am not sure I want to try to “fix” it.

 

[JCSunsfan]

I think I understand the KD situation.

They lost last night and KD was complaining he had 35 points and was carrying the team, and he shouldn't have to do so much.

Well - he also had 8 turnovers.

KD thinking he needs the ball more is precisely what sends his team into downturns. They stop playing as a unit, focus on getting him touches which leads to more turnovers and frustration from his teammates about not being involved, this leads to more losses which only encourages KD that he needs to do even more and further depresses his teammates.

It's a vicious cycle that destroys morale.

At this point I am pretty sure we will finish ahead of the Rockets.

Book, on the other hand has bought into the team concept. He is deferring to teammates with open shots this year, jumping in on D. Yeah, every once in a while he reverts, but is doing it overall. Brooks puts his head down sometimes as well. This team is playing great team ball when they are at their best. But they can even be better at it.

Having Green injured at the beginning of the year might be a blessing. It allowed everyone else to establish roles and now Green has to fit into that.

 

[BooksOrangePlanet]

Book, on the other hand has bought into the team concept. He is deferring to teammates with open shots this year, jumping in on D. Yeah, every once in a while he reverts, but is doing it overall. Brooks puts his head down sometimes as well. This team is playing great team ball when they are at their best. But they can even be better at it.

Having Green injured at the beginning of the year might be a blessing. It allowed everyone else to establish roles and now Green has to fit into that.

i had another player who could create their own shot being more important that a pf - we're good on defense

 

[JCSunsfan]

i had another player who could create their own shot being more important that a pf - we're good on defense

And I agree.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Book, on the other hand has bought into the team concept. He is deferring to teammates with open shots this year, jumping in on D. Yeah, every once in a while he reverts, but is doing it overall. Brooks puts his head down sometimes as well. This team is playing great team ball when they are at their best. But they can even be better at it.

Having Green injured at the beginning of the year might be a blessing. It allowed everyone else to establish roles and now Green has to fit into that.

Funnily enough, the only time I distinctly remember Book reverting was against KD & Houston where he hero balled the last 2 or 3 possessions.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Funnily enough, the only time I distinctly remember Book reverting was against KD & Houston where he hero balled the last 2 or 3 possessions.

Agreed although I really thought it was more than just the last few possessions. That was bad Booker, he slips on occasion but most of the time we've seen the better Book this season.